Today was definitely a day of rest. it's was so nice to time to spend the whole day with my family. we watched my daughter sing in church, and had a nice dinner at home. I did my daily walk with my dog but I did not go to the gym or even use ... Read more

No I am not using a personal trainer. But one approached me at Crunch and of course he offered me one free session. Do you know what that entailed? Basically, he told me that everything I am doing is wrong. He said I was squatting incorrectl... Read more

I feel like I am in a rut. My "status" is always the same. Walking my dog, going to the gym...Honestly, my life is not very exciting. If you look at my FB page the only place I check in is the gym. Which I guess is a good thing. Honestly, I... Read more

Today as I am reading "Joy in the Journey" I am asked to be "perfect",Matthew 5:48.
I have never known a perfect person but I am sure the saints came close. Possibly Jesus just meant that we must strive to be complete or whole. By spending... Read more

In the "Joy in the Journey" daily reflection we are asked to forgive. I must admit there is someone in my life I have a hard time forgiving. She is mad at me and I really don't know how to ask for forgiveness. Did I embarrass her? Did I leave... Read more

At first sight seeing those words "don't rattle on" it kind of make me laugh. I for one am not a big talker. I am more likely to sit quietly and listen to others woes... but I need to remember that when I am praying.
Jesus gave us a perfec... Read more

I am physically doing well, the sun is shining and I am in a good mood. Sometimes I am impatient with myself and my family. There is a constant battle to decide what is important. Sometimes, I need to put myself first, like deciding for mys... Read more

When I think of fasting I always think how hard it is to not eat between meals or abstaining from meat. But today I read Matthew 9:15, "How can wedding guests be so sad so long as the groom is still with them?" On the surface it seems like an ... Read more

Life can be hard and losing weight can be harder but the hardest question is "How do I follow Jesus?" As part of my journey during lent my daily bible verse states "Those who wish to follow me must take up the cross each day and follow in my foo... Read more

Today is Ash Wednesday. As a Catholic I always give up something that makes me close to God even though it may not seem like it. Sometimes I give up some sort of food, like soda or french fries and every time I want but don't partake of it I a... Read more

Has anyone tried to give up coffee? It's not the coffee that I think is fattening but the cream and sugar can't be good. I like to use the food tracker to give me good ideas what to eat and there is never coffeemate on the list. So At least f... Read more

It time to change my workout! I have been working out at "crunch" for over 2 years and instead of losing weight, I gained 10 lbs :( I would love to say its muscle! But I don't think so. In order for me to get those pounds off I needed a chan... Read more

Yesterday I did a workout on the treadmill and then 30 mins of yoga. I felt really good afterwards! Then last night I worked 3 hours out at my daughters football game. this morning my back is killing me. I have taken motrin and I have a hot p... Read more

The decision for today is what class to do at the gym. Two days ago I decided to take a class called Belly Butt Thighs, which I have done in the past but not for a while. I love this class because it works out the areas I really need to tone. ... Read more

Today I am starting the day off by going to my yoga class with my daughters and niece!
I never though I would say that. First of all I was afraid to try something new like yoga. the thought of making a fool of myself while trying to workou... Read more